CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On Saturday, Feb. 15, more than 70 bands will hit 10 stages at this year's Brite Winter Fest, taking place in Cleveland's Ohio City Market District.

The most amazing thing about Brite, aside from how much its grown, is just how amazing the music is. All the acts are good. In the immortal words of Canadian rock band Sum 41 - it's all killer, no filler.

If I could upload all of the music you'll hear on Saturday, I would. Here are 15 great songs from bands that will perform at this year's event:Smooth Hound Smith - "Boom Boom"(8:30 p.m. - Great Lakes Brewing Co. Tasting Room)If ever a name fit a band's sound... Smooth Hound Smith's blistering blues rock will melt you away. This song is a cover of John Lee Hooker's classic that Jack White would be proud of.

California Sway *SINGLE* by Smooth Hound SmithCoin - "Time Machine"
(8 p.m. - Brite Winter Stage)Hailing from the Nashville, COIN falls more in line with the dance-happy indie-pop that's come out of Europe
over the past decade. One listen to "Time Machine" and its hard not to
cosign comparisons to Phoenix.

Seafair - "Endeavor"(5:30 p.m. - Ohio City Stage)Just about every Seafair song feels like a thrill ride. The best of the bunch is "Endeavor." The song highlights every member's skill on his or her's particular instrument. It builds into something that becomes magical and is very reminiscent of Broken Social Scene.

It's not surprising that Hollis Brown took its name from a Bob Dylan song. The members of the Queens, N.Y. rock band may look young, but they have an old soul that would put them right at home with acts like Alabama Shakes and Deer Tick.

Captain Kidd - "Freaky Love"(5 p.m. - Brite Winter Stage)How can you not like a song called "Freaky Love?" Cleveland indie-pop group Captain Kidd sounds a lot like Two Door Cinema Club. Both have the ability to ride an inescapable dance
groove all the way through a catchy hook.

Freeze-tag - "You Do"(noon - Town Hall)The popularity of electronic music hasn't escaped R&B and hip-hop artists. Cleveland musician Freeze-Tag, whose music is both creative and intoxicating, would fit in among the likes of Frank Ocean and The Jhene Aiko. That's high praise.

Keeps - "Breath"(10 p.m. - Town Hall)It's not likely you'll find too many dream pop acts in Nashville. Keeps' music is refreshing and sounds like what would happen if M83 and My Morning Jacket had a baby.

Jenna Fournier - "Lullaby"(7 p.m. - Classic Mini Stage)Anyone who has seen Fournier perform with her band Nights knows she can rock. However, she's been flying solo for a few gigs lately. "Lullaby's" touching lyrics and beautiful harmonies showcase what Fournier's capable of, both with her band and alone.

Signals Midwest - "In the Pauses"(11 p.m. - Joy Machines Bike Shop)Signals Midwest's music is pretty straightforward indie-rock, with a radio-friendly touch to it. But every now and then the Cleveland quartet will surprise you, like with this Pinback-style gem to its latest album "Light On The Like."

Lowly, The Tree Ghost - "Jumpin' Java"(5:30 p.m. - Chipotle Indoor Stage)One of the most striking and appealing things about Lowly, The Tree Ghost is the contrast in vocal styles of its two singers - Andrew Arbogast and Emily McKitrick. It doesn't seem like it should work, but it totally does especially on the standout "Jumpin' Java."

Tall Tales EP by Lowly, The Tree GhostLittle Big League - "Lindsey"(10 p.m. - Joy Machines Bike Shop)The lead track to Philadelphia band Little Big League's album is a true delight, highlighted by singer Michelle Zauner's vocals. The band is comprised of former members of Titus Andronicus, Stand of Oaks and Post Post. You can hear all those influences here.

(3:30 p.m. - Brite Winter Stage)Upon first contact, it might be easy to pigeonhole an
artist like Istvan Medgyesi. However, the Fairport Harbor outfit is a lot like
My Morning Jacket in its continuous ability to surprise fans by weaving in and
out of genres that include folk music and psychedelic rock.

Friendly Experiments by Istvan MedgyesiCarrie Ryan - "Ashes"(6 p.m. - Classic Mini Stage)The pain imbedded in Carrie Ryan's music comes as much from her voice as much as it does the heartbreaking lyrics. Ryan's voice is very different in its ability to take the listener on a journey. You can feel what she's singing.

The Brooklyn, N.Y. band is a throwback to the music of
legends like Earl Scruggs and Johnny Cash. A more recent comparison would be
The Gourds. The secret weapon is the beautiful voice of singer Erin Bru who
sounds like a contemporary version of June Carter, or Jenny Lewis during her
stint with the Watson Twins.

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